Born in Stillwater, N.J., he was raised in Tranquility, N.J. He had lived in Greendale, N.J., Stanhope, N.J. and Lakeland, Fla., before moving to Blairstown, N.J., 10 years ago.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After serving his country, Richard worked as a laborer, retiring from Dayco Hose Co. in 1978.

He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Blind Veterans Association and the American Legion.

He was predeceased by his wife, Agnes, in 2001.

He is survived by his daughter, Patricia O'Malley of Lake Hopatcong, N.J.; two sons, Ronald of Dingmans Ferry and David of Blairstown, N.J.; a brother, Harold of Lafayette, N.J.; a sister, Irma Hovencamp of Greendale, N.J.; two grandchildren, Keith Lee O'Malley II and Colleen Rettas; and five great-grandchildren, Ashleigh and Jessica O'Malley, and Tommy, Gianna and Loukas Rettas.

Visiting hours will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at Morgan Funeral Home, 31 Main St., Netcong, N.J. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Stanhope Union Cemetery.